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LEFT: Riley Thomas finished with 6 points and 4 rebounds. MIDDLE: Georgia Bridger had 8 points and 5 rebounds. RIGHT: Jaci Maxfield led the Warriors with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Riley Thomas finished with 6 points and 4 rebounds. MIDDLE: Georgia Bridger had 8 points and 5 rebounds. RIGHT: Jaci Maxfield led the Warriors with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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No. 10 Eagles top Warriors in Goldenrod Conference Tourney

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 24, 2025
CENTRAL CITY — Fullerton ran into a brick wall named Nebraska Christian on Tuesday.The Warriors struggled early against the Class D-1 No. 10 Eagles’ press defense. The offense was held without a field goal for nearly seven minutes.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for Jan. 22, 2025

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. NCJ Athletes of the Week is brought to you by this fine sponsor.
LEFT: Katie Preister pulls up for 2 of her 5 points against Cross County. RIGHT: JLee Van Driel goes in for an easy 2 points after stealing the ball near midcourt. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Katie Preister pulls up for 2 of her 5 points against Cross County. RIGHT: JLee Van Driel goes in for an easy 2 points after stealing the ball near midcourt. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans see loss as measuring stick

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
GENOA — Not many teams are going to outwork Twin River.The Titans like to run on offense and pressure you on defense. On Thursday, they ran into a team that could run with them.“This was a good test for us,” Twin River coach Matthew Quick said. “We have to build off this.
Kane Wetovick scores 2 of his game-high 17 points on Monday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Kane Wetovick scores 2 of his game-high 17 points on Monday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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Warriors win GRC opener

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
FULLERTON — The Warriors are moving on in the Goldenrod Conference Tournament.Fullerton opened conference play on Monday with a 65-20 win over Palmer.The Warriors led 32-8 at halftime. Fullerton used the third quarter to put the game away, capitalizing on a 17-2 run in the quarter.
Lane Lund puts his body on the line for a loose ball against Cross County. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Lane Lund puts his body on the line for a loose ball against Cross County. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougars red hot against Titans

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
GENOA — It was a tough day at the office for the Titans.Twin River dropped their third game in a row on Thursday, falling to Cross County 62-43. The Cougars exploded for 23 first quarter points to take control of the contest early.Cross County shot a blistering 51 percent from the field.
Georgia Bridger makes a move in the paint on her way to 2 of her 7 points on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Georgia Bridger makes a move in the paint on her way to 2 of her 7 points on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors advance in Goldenrod play

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
FULLERTON — The Warriors capitalized on a career night from senior Jaci Maxfield and cruised to a 44-35 win over Newman Grove/St. Edward in the opening round of the Goldenrod Conference Tournament.“It was a good night — a career night — for her,” Fullerton coach Jason Maxfield said. “We needed it.
Parker Aaberg finished third at the Elm Creek Invite. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Parker Aaberg finished third at the Elm Creek Invite. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Warriors finish 7th, 8th at invites

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Fullerton had a busy couple of days, traveling to Elm Creek on Friday and Dunning on Saturday.On Saturday at the Sandhills Thedford Knights Invite, Fullerton’s boys finished 8th overall with 63 points. Central Valley took home the team title with 198 points.
Chance Swantek and the Titans traveled to Stromsburg for the Bob Orsborn Classic at Cross County. NCJ photo by Travis Lane

Chance Swantek and the Titans traveled to Stromsburg for the Bob Orsborn Classic at Cross County. NCJ photo by Travis Lane

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Titan wrestlers finish 10th at Bob Orsborn Classic at Cross County

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
STROMSBURG — Twin River traveled to Stromsburg on Saturday for the Bob Orsborn Classic at Cross County. The Titans finished 10th overall with 56.5 points. Crofton/Bloomfield took home the team title with 176.5 points, edging David City by just 6 points.Zach Held (120 pounds) finished second.
Twin River has learned their inaugural paths in the Crossroads Conference Tournament, which tips off on Jan. 25 in York. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

Twin River has learned their inaugural paths in the Crossroads Conference Tournament, which tips off on Jan. 25 in York. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans learn CRC Tournament paths

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 17, 2025
YORK — The Titans have learned their pairings for their first conference basketball tournament since joining the Crossroads Conference this year.The Twin River girls’ team is the No. 7 seed, and they will take on No. 10 Meridian on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at York University.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for Jan. 15, 2025

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. NCJ Athletes of the Week is brought to you by this fine sponsor.